MASSAGE SERVICES

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, &/or causing movement of or to the body. Researchers around the globe are investigating the benefits and mechanisms of massage therapy for both specific clientele and the general population. Did you know?

There are approximately 5 million touch receptors in our skin? 3,000 in a finger tip.
Healthy touch of any kind can reduce the heart rate & lower blood pressure.
In 1996, massage therapy/bodywork was officially offered for the first time as a core medical service in the Olympics in Atlanta.
Specialized massage improves the flow of lymph through the body, relieving aches, pains, & flu-like symptoms.
Touch & massage stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers.

Massage is known to affect the circulation of blood, the flow of blood & lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, & enhance tissue healing. These effects provide a number of benefits:

reduction in levels of anxiety

reduction in stress and an excellent stress management tool

improvement in posture through changing tension patterns that affect posture

reduction in the formation of excessive scar tissue following soft tissue injuries

improvement of the circulation of blood and movement of lymph

greater flexibility and range of motion

relief of muscle spasms

reduction of muscle tension and stiffness

Massage therapy also has a number of documented clinical benefits.

Can improve pulmonary function in young asthma patients
Reduce psycho emotional distress in persons suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Increase weight & improve motor development in premature

infants, & may enhance immune system functioning.